Stainless Steel 904L Welded Pipes Manufacturer in India

What are Stainless Steel 904L Welded Pipe?

Stainless Steel 904L Welded Pipe is a high-alloy austenitic stainless steel pipe manufactured by forming stainless steel strip, sheet or plate into a tubular shape and joining the edges by welding. Grade 904L contains high levels of chromium, nickel and molybdenum along with a low carbon content and copper addition, providing excellent resistance to corrosion in demanding chemical and industrial environments.

Stainless Steel 904L Welded Pipes offer excellent resistance to general corrosion, pitting, crevice corrosion and stress corrosion cracking. They are particularly suitable for aggressive process environments and are commonly used in chemical processing, pharmaceutical equipment, pollution-control systems, heat exchangers, marine applications and other services where conventional stainless steel grades may not provide sufficient corrosion resistance.

Kamal Steels is a Stainless Steel 904L Welded Pipe Manufacturer and Stockist in India, supplying pipes in different sizes, schedules, wall thicknesses, lengths, end preparations and surface finishes. Material Test Certificates, inspection documents, testing and export-standard packaging can be provided according to project and customer requirements.

Stainless Steel 904L Welded Pipe

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Stainless Steel 904L Welded Pipe Specifications

Product Stainless Steel 904L Welded Pipe
Material Grade 904L (UNS N08904 / WNR 1.4539)
Standards ASTM A312 / ASME SA312
Outside Diameter 1/8" NB to 24" NB (6 mm to 610 mm)
Wall Thickness SCH 5S to SCH XXS
Pipe Type Welded, ERW, EFW & Fabricated
Length Single Random, Double Random & Custom Cut Length
End Type Plain End, Beveled End & Threaded
Surface Finish Annealed & Pickled (AP), Bright Annealed (BA), 2B, No.1 & Polished
Inspection Hydro Test, PMI, Radiography, Eddy Current Test & EN 10204 3.1 MTC

Stainless Steel 904L Welded Pipe Weight Chart

The weight of Stainless Steel 904L Welded Pipes depends on the outside diameter, wall thickness and length of the pipe. The following chart provides approximate theoretical weights for commonly used pipe sizes. Actual pipe weight may vary according to dimensional tolerances, manufacturing standards and supplied length.

Nominal Pipe Size Outside Diameter Wall Thickness Approx. Weight
1/2" NB 21.3 mm 2.77 mm 1.27 kg/m
1" NB 33.4 mm 3.38 mm 2.54 kg/m
2" NB 60.3 mm 3.91 mm 5.32 kg/m
3" NB 88.9 mm 5.49 mm 11.29 kg/m
4" NB 114.3 mm 6.02 mm 16.31 kg/m
6" NB 168.3 mm 7.11 mm 28.83 kg/m
8" NB 219.1 mm 8.18 mm 43.42 kg/m
10" NB 273.0 mm 9.27 mm 60.76 kg/m
12" NB 323.9 mm 9.53 mm 72.92 kg/m

Stainless Steel 904L Welded Pipe Size Range

Kamal Steels manufactures Stainless Steel 904L Welded Pipes in a wide range of sizes and dimensions for chemical processing, industrial piping, heat exchangers and other demanding applications. Customized dimensions and cut lengths can also be supplied according to customer drawings and project specifications.

  • Outside Diameter: 6 mm to 610 mm
  • Nominal Bore: 1/8" NB to 24" NB
  • Wall Thickness: 0.5 mm to 25 mm
  • Standard Length: Up to 6 meters
  • Custom Cut Lengths Available
  • Large Diameter Pipes Available on Request

ASTM A312 TP904L Welded Pipe

ASTM A312 TP904L Welded Pipe is manufactured from Stainless Steel 904L for applications requiring high corrosion resistance in demanding industrial environments. Grade 904L is a high-alloy austenitic stainless steel containing chromium, nickel, molybdenum and copper, with a low carbon content.

TP904L welded pipes are suitable for corrosive process environments where resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion and stress corrosion cracking is important. They are supplied in different nominal sizes, wall thicknesses and schedules according to project and piping requirements.

Parameter ASTM A312 TP904L Welded Pipe
Material Grade Stainless Steel 904L
UNS Number N08904
Product Form Welded Pipe
Material Type High-Alloy Austenitic Stainless Steel
Specification ASTM A312 / ASME SA312
Carbon Content Low Carbon
Principal Alloying Elements Chromium, Nickel, Molybdenum and Copper
Service Corrosive and Aggressive Industrial Service
Certification Material Test Certificate available as required

Stainless Steel 904L vs 316L Welded Pipe

Stainless Steel 904L and 316L are both austenitic stainless steel grades, but 904L contains higher levels of nickel and molybdenum along with copper. This higher alloy content gives 904L improved resistance to aggressive corrosive environments compared with 316L and makes it a suitable choice for applications where standard 316L may not provide sufficient corrosion resistance.

Property Stainless Steel 904L Stainless Steel 316L
UNS Number N08904 S31603
Material Type High-Alloy Austenitic Stainless Steel Austenitic Stainless Steel
Nickel Content Higher Lower than 904L
Molybdenum Content Higher Lower than 904L
Copper Added Not a principal alloying addition
Corrosion Resistance Excellent in many aggressive environments Very Good in general corrosive environments
Pitting & Crevice Corrosion Resistance Higher Good
Typical Selection Aggressive chemical and highly corrosive process environments General chemical, marine and industrial applications

Stainless Steel 904L Welded Pipe Chemical Composition

Stainless Steel 904L is a high-alloy austenitic stainless steel containing elevated levels of nickel, molybdenum, chromium, and copper. This carefully balanced composition provides exceptional resistance to reducing acids, chlorides, pitting, and crevice corrosion, making it suitable for highly aggressive industrial environments.

Element Composition (%)
Carbon (C)0.02 Max
Silicon (Si)1.00 Max
Manganese (Mn)2.00 Max
Phosphorus (P)0.045 Max
Sulfur (S)0.035 Max
Chromium (Cr)19.00 – 23.00
Nickel (Ni)23.00 – 28.00
Molybdenum (Mo)4.00 – 5.00
Copper (Cu)1.00 – 2.00
Iron (Fe)Balance

Mechanical Properties of Stainless Steel 904L Welded Pipe

Stainless Steel 904L Welded Pipes offer excellent mechanical strength while maintaining superior corrosion resistance. These properties make them suitable for pressure piping systems and severe chemical processing applications.

Property Value
Tensile Strength 490 MPa Minimum
Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) 220 MPa Minimum
Elongation 35% Minimum
Hardness 70 HRB Maximum
Density 8.0 g/cm³
Melting Range 1300 – 1390°C

Equivalent Grades of Stainless Steel 904L Welded Pipe

Standard Grade
ASTM / ASME 904L
UNS N08904
Werkstoff No. 1.4539
EN X1NiCrMoCu25-20-5
AFNOR Z2 NCDU 25-20
JIS SUS 904L

Features of Stainless Steel 904L Welded Pipes

  • Exceptional resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion.
  • Excellent performance in chloride-rich environments.
  • High resistance to sulphuric and phosphoric acids.
  • Superior weldability with excellent fabrication properties.
  • Outstanding resistance to stress corrosion cracking.
  • Long service life in aggressive chemical processing applications.
  • Smooth internal and external surface finish.
  • Available in standard and customized dimensions.

Stainless Steel 904L Welded Pipe Applications

Application Typical Use
Chemical Process Piping Corrosive fluid transfer and aggressive chemical processing systems
Acid Handling Systems Piping for selected sulfuric acid and other acidic process environments
Heat Exchangers Heat-transfer equipment exposed to corrosive process fluids
Process Equipment Corrosion-resistant piping and connections for demanding process systems
Pollution Control Equipment Scrubber systems and components exposed to corrosive media
Pharmaceutical Equipment Selected process and utility piping requiring high corrosion resistance
Marine Piping Selected marine systems exposed to corrosive environments
Storage & Transfer Systems Piping and connections for corrosive chemical storage and transfer

Industries Using Stainless Steel 904L Welded Pipe

Industry Typical Applications
Chemical Processing Aggressive chemical process piping and fluid-transfer systems
Petrochemical Corrosion-resistant process piping and plant equipment
Oil & Gas Selected corrosive-service piping and process systems
Pharmaceutical Process equipment and corrosion-resistant utility piping
Fertilizer Corrosive process lines and chemical handling systems
Marine Selected marine piping and equipment exposed to corrosive conditions
Pollution Control Flue-gas treatment, scrubber and pollution-control equipment
Power Generation Selected corrosive-service process and utility systems
Water Treatment Selected water-treatment and chemical dosing systems

Frequently Asked Questions

Stainless Steel 904L Welded Pipes are high-alloy austenitic stainless steel pipes designed for highly corrosive environments. They offer outstanding resistance to acids, chlorides, pitting, and crevice corrosion.

SS 904L contains higher levels of nickel, molybdenum, chromium, and copper, providing significantly better corrosion resistance than conventional stainless steel grades such as 304 and 316.

These pipes are manufactured according to ASTM A312, ASME SA312, ASTM A358, ASTM A778, ASME B36.19M, and related international standards.

Stainless Steel 904L Welded Pipes are available from 1/8" NB to 24" NB with multiple schedules, wall thicknesses, and customized lengths.

They are widely used in chemical processing plants, desalination systems, offshore platforms, pharmaceutical facilities, fertilizer plants, marine applications, and acid handling equipment.

Yes. Their high alloy composition provides excellent resistance to chloride-rich and seawater environments, making them suitable for marine and offshore applications.

Every pipe undergoes hydrostatic testing, PMI, radiographic testing, eddy current testing, dimensional inspection, and visual examination before dispatch.

Yes. Stainless Steel 904L Welded Pipes are supplied with EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificates, with third-party inspection available upon request.

Yes. We manufacture and supply welded pipes in customized diameters, wall thicknesses, lengths, end finishes, and surface finishes based on project specifications.

Kamal Steels offers premium-quality Stainless Steel 904L Welded Pipes with certified materials, stringent quality control, ready inventory, competitive pricing, timely delivery, and reliable customer support for domestic and international projects.